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Reporting out of Overland Park, KS

Enjoy working outside and have outside plant (OSP) or underground construction experience? Interested in being part of a major rural expansion initiative and advancing your career? If so, you can thrive as an Underground Construction Tech within Spectrum’s Field Operations business unit.

Spectrum is investing more than $1B to expand broadband connectivity to underserved rural areas across America. Underground Construction Technicians are vital to this important work. They will help connect communities to who and what matters most through the installation, maintenance and repair of cables, equipment, and infrastructure. Ultimately, this work ensures the reliability of Spectrum’s advanced network and delivers service to people who would not otherwise have it.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As an Underground Construction Technician , you’ll be part of an experienced team completing construction projects that support the performance of our fiber optic network. Your diligence and ability to execute work—from start to finish—ensures projects are completed right and on time. As you learn new skills, you can grow professionally and advance within the Company.

WHAT OUR UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION TECHS ENJOY MOST

A strong compensation and benefits package, more competitive than many utility or underground construction companies

Learning and growing on the job; you’ll learn to operate heavy machinery and equipment, from street cutting and drilling to trenching and excavating

The potential for advancement; many of techs in Field Ops advance into higher level technician positions and into supervisor or manager roles

Working outside and with your hands; each environment is new and different which leads to gaining new skills and experiences

Working alongside a committed team of technicians to collaborate and see a project through to completion

Working as an Underground Construction Technician means working in all weather conditions—hot summer days, cold winter mornings and a mix of different terrains. Traveling is a regular part of the job, as you go to new locations to complete key projects. We’re an experienced and expert team known for our hard-working culture and giving 100% from start to finish. If you’re a team player who’s willing to learn, you’ll thrive with us.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

Required Qualifications

Experience: OSP underground construction/maintenance experience: 2-4 years

Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience

Knowledge: Understand outside plant construction standards.

Skills: Attention to detail, teamwork, initiative, communication, adaptability, consistency

Abilities: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to dig in all types of soil. Willingness to learn, handle tools and equipment, physical abilities like bending, squatting and lifting occasionally heavy material

Travel Ability: Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record; you’ll travel 80% of the time to complete projects at different sites

Preferred Qualifications

Class A CDL (commercial driver’s license)

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certification

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

Competitive Pay: Generous starting pay and comprehensive benefits

Job Perks: Company uniform and boots, per diem and lodging when traveling and great retirement benefits

Learning Culture: We invest in your learning through hours of on-the-job training, hands-on experience and team building to advance your skills

Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees to advance their careers in Field Operations and other business units

Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life

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